Grant Robertson responds to pay freeze criticism - News Summed Up

Grant Robertson responds to pay freeze criticism


Finance minister Grant Robertson says New Zealand's better than expected economic recovery does give the Government more options to support the economy. The Government's caution was heavily criticised last week when it announced plans to freeze the the pay of public servants. Robertson responded to those concerns, saying that the use of the term "pay freeze" was not accurate. "The guidance breaks down three categories for public sector pay, 'lift' (those at $60,000 or below), 'adjust' (those between $60 and $100,000) and 'hold' (those above $100,000)," Robertson said. "It is important to note that this is not as has been reported, a pay freeze.


Source: Otago Daily Times May 09, 2021 19:52 UTC



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